Part-Time Faculty: Graphic Design

Metropolitan Community College
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
3217 Broadway Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 03, 2025
Class Category Temporary Part-Time Faculty Job Open Date 04/01/2024 Job Close Date 06/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area. Adjunct faculty members serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties. Adjunct faculty members excel as teachers by: Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specific field/discipline. Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies. Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking. Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes. Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback. Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for meeting certain expectations as responsible and professional representatives of MCC, including, but not limited to: Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as possible if they are to be absent. Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner. Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Following the published final exam schedule. Maintaining accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration. Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy. Fulfilling all requirements as stated in College policies and procedures including mandatory training. Exercising stewardship in the use of College facilities and materials. Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner. Minimal Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design Alternative Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in one of the following qualifying fields: Visual Communication Commercial Art Graphic Arts Advertising Marketing Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design AND Three (3) years of professional tested experience in a directly related field demonstrated through portfolio and resume. OR A combination of the following: Bachelor's degree level of education, professional training Five (5) years of professional tested experience in a directly related field demonstrated through portfolio and resume. Extensive knowledge of graphic design trends, strong knowledge and demonstrated use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other Adobe applications. For GDES 110 ONLY: Art Education degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design and/or a combination of tested experience demonstrated through portfolio and resume, with strong knowledge of graphic design trends, strong knowledge of and demonstrated use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other Adobe applications. To learn more about the graphic design program, please click here. Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Compensation Compensation is determined by assignment Type of Part-time Job Part Time Faculty